Kobe resumes shooting but won't play Tuesday

Kobe Bryant on Monday resumed shooting for the first time since sitting out with his sore left shin, but he is not expected to return to action Tuesday night vs. San Antonio.

Bryant was able to get shots up without pain, and he will graduate to running and jumping to test the inflamed tendon sheath in the shin. He will accompany the team on the road right after the game Tuesday night at Staples Center for another game Wednesday night at Golden State.

The Lakers have a day off -- and possible practice Thursday in San Francisco -- before playing in San Antonio on Friday night. The regular season concludes with a home game Sunday vs. Oklahoma City and then three days off before an April 26 game at Sacramento. Bryant said during the ABC telecast Sunday that he would return well before the end of the regular season.

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